Religious Coping Strategies in Overcoming Emotional Problems among Female Islamic Boarding School Students (A Case Study at Al-Aziziyah Islamic Boarding School, Gunung Sari)

Aldi Ashaomi Saputra; Lalu Sudianto; Zulfirawati; M. Sobry Sutikno; Hilmiati

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3421

Aldi Ashaomi Saputra UIN Mataram
Lalu Sudianto UIN Mataram
Zulfirawati UIN Mataram
M. Sobry Sutikno UIN Mataram
Hilmiati UIN Mataram

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i02.3421

Keywords: Religious

Abstract

Abstract

This study aims to examine the religious coping strategies employed to address emotional problems among female students at the Al-Aziziyah Kapek Gunung Sari Islamic Boarding School in West Lombok Regency. The research employed a qualitative approach. Data collection methods included observation, interviews, and documentation. The results indicate that common emotional problems faced by female students include academic stress due to memorization demands, conflicts with peers, family issues, and difficulties adapting to the Islamic boarding school environment. To address these challenges, teachers at the Islamic boarding school employ four religious coping strategies: tahkim (educational punishment) as a form of guidance; providing educational and calming advice (mau'idzah); implementing ruqyah syar'iyyah (Islamic recitation) to assist students experiencing severe emotional disturbances; and cultivating prayer and dhikr (remembrance of God) as a spiritual approach to calm the heart and mind. The results indicate that these strategies play a significant role in helping female students manage and resolve their emotional problems religiously and constructively.

Keywords: religious coping, female students, emotional problems.

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